"In the darkest hour
the universe has ever seen, Jesus of Nazareth was King!
I cannot be content with the acknowledgment that He is going to be
King by and by. It is true that in a larger and fuller sense His
Kingship shall be manifested, but He is even now the King. Yes, He is King now.
He is seated on the right hand of the Majesty on high; all
authority is His in Heaven and on earth. He is the
King."

Dr. Shields was born in Bristol, England, in
1873, the son of a Baptist minister. Converted in his youth.
Received early education in England. Ordained to the Baptist
ministry in 1897. Held Ontario pastorates in Florence, Delhi,
Hamilton and London. In 1910 was called to Jarvis Street
Baptist Church, Toronto. Elected to the Board of Governors of
McMaster University 1920-1928. Received Doctor of Divinity
degrees from Temple and McMaster Universities. Founded THE
GOSPEL WITNESS, a weekly magazine, in 1922. Was author of
several books and booklets. Was president of Baptist Bible
Union from 1923-1930. Founded Toronto Baptist Seminary in
1927. For many years was president of Union of Regular Baptist
Churches of Ontario and Quebec. In 1948 was elected
vice-president of International Council of Christian Churches.
Passed on to be with Christ on April 4,
1955.

Thomas Todhunter Shields, 1873-1955

Written by: Unknown Posted on: 03/17/2003

Category: Biographies

Source: CCN

Thomas Todhunter Shields
1873-1955
Canadian pastor. T.T. Shields was born in Bristol, England,
the son of a Baptist minister. At an early age, he was con-
verted to Christ during a revival meeting in his father's
church. He was educated in British universities. After a few
pastorates in England, he was called to the Jarvis Street
Baptist Church in Toronto, Canada, in 1910, where he served
for 45 years.
However, his service for Christ was not confined to
the Jarvis Street Church, in that he was active in the fol-
lowing capacities: vice-chairman of the Home Mission Board of
the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, president of
the Baptist Union of North America, vice-president of the In-
ternational Council of Christian Churches, president of the
Union of Regular Baptist Churches of Ontario and Quebec,
president of the Conservative Baptist Churches of Canada,
president of the Canadian Council of Evangelical Christian
Churches, and president of the Canadian Protestant League.
In 1927 Dr. Shields organized the Toronto Baptist
Seminary. He also was the author of a number of Christian
books. He was the leading exponent of fundamental Christian-
ity in Canada, which caused him to be referred to as "the
Spurgeon of Canada."